SINGER W311 BBS - Manual (Page 19)

It IS easy to follow a stamped design or to work free hand
when embroidering or monogramming. Release the pressure
from the foot by pressing down the snap lock on the automatic
darner. Drop the feed completely.
Stretch the fabric in an embroidery hoop, and place under
the needle after removing the presser foot. Set the stitch width
at the size you prefer and lower the presser bar lifter. Then
operate the machine at a rather high speed while moving the
hoop slowly with both hands. Work carefully and be sure to
keep fingers out of the path of the needle.
Should you encounter skip stitches, the fabric is not stretched
tight enough or a darning spring is needed.
EMBROIDERING WITH A HOOP
DARN OR MONOGRAM WITHOUT HOOP
. If you wish to darn or monogram without embroidery hoop,
leave zigzag presser foot in place, release all pressure on presser
foot, set stitch length at Q, set zigzag stitch width to suit, and
leave feed in sewing position.
When darning or monogramming in this manner the fabric
must be held taut or skipped stitches will he encountered.
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